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things to look out for

robjnr

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Oct 24, 2007
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going to view and test drive a pd160 54' plate tomorrow morning hopefully,

just want to know what to look out for really, and things to check,

new to the seat's so i don't know what goes wrong with them really,
 

robjnr

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Oct 24, 2007
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yeh i've read that!

it's not really a buying guide though is it!

it's more the things you've found that goes wrong with the car,

i havent brought the car yet
 

Guinness

Finally got the BMW
Nov 29, 2006
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well its a common problem thing, you say u r buying a second hand Cupra then it might well have came with many of those faults, so you could start buy checking for them on the car, check for the uneven tread issue mentioned in that thread. Other than that check the history and take it for a decent test drive listen for whistle noice and nocking especialy as they are trademark noices from seats.

All of this could be found very easy with a search, I dont know what else you expect us to say really. people ask this sort of thing every week.

O I also hear parkers etc do "buying guides" this is a car owners forum, so by definition people who have "bought" a car.
 

Nath.

The Gentlemans Express
Jan 1, 2006
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^^^^^^ bought :D

just check for accident damage and bumps/scrapes mate, it will be under warranty so no problems really, just give all the buttons and switches a fiddle
 
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robjnr

258 spanish donkeys
Oct 24, 2007
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Bristol
just getting used to this forum as the one i was a member of before was alot different,


this is a car owners forum, so by definition people who have "bought" a car.


i didn't know you were a spelling and grammer forum either,
 

Nath.

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Jan 1, 2006
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[QUOTEi didn't know you were a spelling and grammer forum either,[/QUOTE]



poor spelling is not so bad but poor "grammar" and chav/text speek doesn't go down too well on here :rolleyes:


but to be honest, people that say brought just get right on my t1ts thats all :( they normally eat with an open mouth too like a cement mixer :headhurt:
 

Guinness

Finally got the BMW
Nov 29, 2006
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you see I dont come here either to rip apart people at half 11 at night for there spelling. But chav speak is just pointless, anyway I gave u my best answer to the question you asked and tbh if this is the appreciation people get from you then I doubt u will get on with many people
 

robjnr

258 spanish donkeys
Oct 24, 2007
410
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Bristol
you see I dont come here either to rip apart people at half 11 at night for there spelling. But chav speak is just pointless, anyway I gave u my best answer to the question you asked and tbh if this is the appreciation people get from you then I doubt u will get on with many people


i'm NOT a chav and i don't txt speak, take some of your own advice,

think you find 'u' is spelt 'you' and 'r' is spelt 'are'

sorry but i'm not having someone judge me from behind a computer screen,

only judge me when you've actualy met me,
 

Guinness

Finally got the BMW
Nov 29, 2006
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exactly think this thread needs deleting tbh, and where did I ever say anything about your post? I didn I said thats what people get sick of.
 

rashcupra

MV AGUSTA & 1.8T DUB MK4
Oct 15, 2006
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robjnr welcome to the site :wave:

not off to the best of starts here :lol: if we all stick to non text format everyone can understand and keep the older people happy :hide: :bleh:
the common faults faq thread that guiness showed you is the perfect thread for your question you can take everyone's common faults and look out for these problems when your looking round your ibiza

fogged up lights
rear washer pipe (not working)
rattly dashboard
windnoise from mirrors, door seals ect
door catch open close sensor
(timing chain) on the 1.2's
clunking rear suspension
uneven tyre wear

these are the main problems people have but dont let this put you off you get a GREAT car for your money!!! and this is the best car forum!
 

Nath.

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Jan 1, 2006
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^^^^^well done Rash, that's probably what the poor bloke whanted to read, thing is he wanted to read it yesterday and he sort of got a RTFM reply :D
 
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